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"Papa," Andy heard a soft voice and felt an even softer tug at his sleeve as they exited the stage. There was a lot of people around, chatting loudly and congratulating them over a good show.
"Papa-" the tugging became a little more insistent, voice more tearful. That caught his attention. He guided to other out the way of the crowds, touching Joe's arm quickly to let him know they were going off.
When they reached the dressing room, he held out his arms. Patrick almost fell into them, letting out a sob. Andy rocked him gently, making quiet noises, "it's ok little one," he murmured, waiting for Patrick to calm down, "it's ok 'Trick." The little took a shuddering breath, pulling away a little. Andy guided him to the sofa so they could cuddle. "Wanna tell me what's up?"
Patrick hesitated, before flopping into his side. "I don' thin' people li'e the new songs..." He said softly.
"Did you see the crowd 'Trick? They loved it. You were amazing, and they clearly thought so."
"Thew're jus' the people tha' wan'ed t' be hewe," he mumbled, "s'many uver people don' li'e it..." He started crying.
"Hey, hey, little one, don't fret over it," he ran a soothing hand down his back, "the people that like it are our fans, they're the ones that matter. All those people that don't like, well, you don't need to listen to them."
Patrick nodded, sniffling softly.
"Now," he walked his fingers over Patrick's tummy, making him giggle a little, "how about we get back to the bus. Then we can get your stuff and cuddle with Joe and Pete. How about that?" Patrick nodded again.
"C'mon then," he pulled out a tissue, "let's dry those eyes." He dried the boys eyes and helped him to his feet. Patrick held on the Andy's hand and allowed himself to be lead out the venue and to the bus.
"Ev'rythin' okay 'Trick?" Pete said, bouncing over before they'd even gotten inside the bus. Joe shot Andy a look that perfectly conveyed 'he's been such a goddamn handful help'.
"'Trick's just feeling a little down. Why don't you two go fetch your stuffies and blankies while me and Joe set up a film, hey?" Pete nodded, taking the younger boys hand from Andy and bounding off into the bunk area.
While the two littles did that, Joe popped some pop corn and Andy set up Tangled, the collective favourite of Pete and Patrick at the moment, as they both shared a Pascal stuffies.
The two came back, Pete squealing a little at the choice of film and Patrick smiling a little. Then they all cuddled up on the sofa, watching the film until Patrick, then Pete, fell asleep.